Sheltering in Place

I'm just "Sheltering in Place" in my little casita on the desert. The Arizona governor finally issued "stay at home" directives. It's no real change for me as I'm teaching online, trying to keep my students on track, and just chillin' at home.

My young friend Trouble has expressed an interest in learning about cinematography, so I'm going to get her started on the basics of setting, lighting and sound with her iPhone. It is truly amazing what one can do with an iPhone if the basics of mise en scéne are observed. But I think her interest is in making cute TikToks. At least it will get her out of Minecraft for a while.

I'm reading more, trying to get away from the computer, walking, jogging, riding my bicycle, helping get the community pool ready (it's 84° today). Swim suit season is almost here!

Much love to all my friends. My sentence in Facebook jail is over in 6 days. I think I will keep writing this little blog. I'd be thrilled if anyone "follows" it.

Be safe and be well.

Recycle Monday

I wore one of my favorite Star Wars t-shirts to take the recycle bin out today. It was cool, but warming up quickly as the sun rose higher. There was no one about, so I took a slow stroll over by the pool then a short jog about the complex. If anyone looked, they would have seen an occasional flash that revealed I was sans panties. And being braless, my little breasts jiggled happily. I should say, I hope someone looked. Happy Monday everyone. Stay home, stay safe, be well.

Hunkered Down in the Desert

I'm working at home, hunkered down in my little casita in the desert. Daily routine is wake up (sometimes touch myself), shower, coffee, read the paper (yes, I still read a real paper), look at online news, check/answer email, go for walk or hike in nearby mountains, login to all my classes, work ... then lunch ... another walk (maybe some core exercises, weights), email, more work, pour wine, cook dinner, stream something fun, touch myself, go to bed.

The good news is I am seeing my neighbors on my walks more than ever. We keep our distance, but catch up on gossip, learn if anyone needs anything like tomatoes or lemons or milk. Everyone seems eager to help because many are bouncing off the walls. Professionals in my neighborhood hate working from home because they miss the socialization at their jobs. I miss going to campus, but am using Zoom, Facetime and Skype to keep in touch with students and colleagues.

I get to see Trouble, my teen neighbor, everyday now too. That is a simple joy.

Be safe, be well, everyone!

Spring flowers today near my casita

Still "social distancing" on my bicycle.

Another Recycling Monday

It’s recycling Monday. Even so, there are so many neighbors out walking from dawn till dusk because of “social distancing” and “stay at home,” I decided to wear the same shorts and top I did last Monday (see last week). I’m glad I did. I saw four neighbors, more than I have ever seen out that early.

My picture for today reflects the relationship I have with Facebook right now. I am now 16 days away from getting out of Facebook jail. Facebook quarantined me for 30 days for past “inappropriate posts” for which they had already punished me with other lockouts. I know I have complained before, but Facebook is perfectly happy to let the Trump campaign post lies and doctored videos while blocking me from posting the occasional photo with just a touch of naughty bits showing.

I know, I know, we are all disgusted with Facebook. Yet, all of our friends and family are there and it is easier to keep using it than changing to another platform. Damn!

Getting Out

Yes, I am "sheltering in place." But those of us lucky enough to live in Tucson, surrounded by mountains, have lots of open space to get out and go hiking right outside our doors. I have been taking long hikes, enjoying the fresh air, wild flowers (and pollen) and soaking up sunshine. It's a great relief from the feelings of being closed in and isolated during this difficult time.

I have a friend who lives in Milan who has shared what her life is like now. It breaks my heart to hear her stories, knowing that some of my friends in the U.S. are now facing the same kinds of fear and restrictions. I know I am so incredibly fortunate to live where I do. My Luna in Second Life asked me to post a picture of Tucson, of getting out, of just generally where I go to escape.

Here I am. I hope it makes you smile.

Hunkered Down

Home sweet casita. Staying home. Keeping busy with course work, trying to cancel flights for this spring and summer (no luck getting through to any airlines), household chores, did a four mile jog. It's 75° so I put on swim suit and sunned a while. I didn't get nakie as some neighbors and I decided to clean the community pool. My teen neighbor, Trouble, tells me she is "soooo freakin' bored!" So, I got her into a swim suit to help vacuum the pool. That's harder than it looks, dragging hoses and the vacuum head around. It was good to have her help. It was nice to see her in her tiny bikini too (I know, bad Sparks!). I came back to the casita and cleaned out my lingerie drawer and preened in front of the mirror deciding what to keep and what needs to go. I keep way too much stuff. Gotta keep busy, keep up my spirits, fight off negative feelings and keep in touch with friends and family. It's going to be a long few weeks.

I'll share a naughty story later.